Humans

Humans are the dominate species in this world. Using the KG, they have ruled for centuries, even managing to wipe out magic in the world.

Humans may be any number of things in the world; think about your own life and the jobs and functions people play! Humans may be KG trainers, miners, military officers, police officers, reporters, fire fighters, etc..

However, there are still some limitations to humans! They cannot talk to domestic creatures such as the KG, but they can converse with magical creatures in either form! (ONLY for the roleplay).

KG Trainers

Trainer Uniform:

Drawn in this awful, awful, old picture of mine: Model is Giza trainer, Max. Note that this is the DESERT uniform, used in both Giza, Sydney (and Menefer)

The material of the shirt is semi tight-fitting, made of material similar to under armor - a material that is designed to keep the body cool. Their uniform, while not entirely special in appearence, was designed to be functional in hot weather, rather than for looks! On the right chest is printed the KG logo (which can be seen better drawn on the top left hand corner of the roleplay forum!). There is the option of no sleeves, short sleeves, or long sleeves (though long sleeves tend to get ripped since they handle such powerful dogs).Pants are obvious. Khaki (good luck making that color..) cargo shorts or pants. Shoes are entirely up to the wearer, whatever they are comfortable in.

The black belt is also part of the uniform, being made of black leather with silver, metal rings sewn all around (total of 9 rings). These rings are for clipping the leads of dogs onto them, as this ties them to the trainer and can get control of a dog in a pinch. (This is a dog training thing :D) This also allows them to "walk" multiple dogs when needed, usually used when training younger puppies, before they've learned to heel properly.

There are several items a trainer MUST carry with them at all times on the job;

-.09 mm military regulation handgun (loaded!)-Their badge, which identifies their authority. -Their whistle - each trainer has a dog whistle, whose tone is unique to that whistle, which only that trainer's dogs will respond to. Because of the KG's hearing abilities, this whistle can be heard over long distances, and the dogs will come running when called.

Not required, but reccommended: A leash (on AND off the job). A trainer never knows when they may have to get control of a dog, they have found that carrying a leash comes in handy.

Qualifications:What qualifies a person to become a KG trainer?A lot! These are not your average dog trainers!KG trainers go through military boot camp, as well as general police training, and veterinary medical training. They are not full-fledged veterinarians, but they can do quite a few procedures. (There is a veterinarian on call for more complicated procedures, though they are RARELY done on KG). They also must be HUMAN - no magicals may work as a trainer. They must also have some sort of college degree (biology, pre-med, etc.), or in more rare cases other qualifications to be considered for the job (military experience).

Trainers have some military clearance, and information pertaining to that side of their job is taught during their boot camp training, as well as the camp testing their physical abilities. To deal with these dogs, the person MUST be fit enough to handle, and in some cases even pick up, a 2-300 pound dog. Though they have small military clearance, the military does not often call them in for a consult, and for the most part they are only used when it requires the dogs.

The police training teaches them many skills, including shooting accuracy, and general police-K9 training, which make up the basics of KG's. Most of their job requires being a K-9 police officer. They do have squad cars, with which they will take dogs out to calls they recieve. When on calls, they may take an Active Duty dog, or one from the kennel.

They will also mentor under a senior trainer for some time before they take over the job, learning specifically how they must handle the KG, and how to do the overall training.

Overall, this process may take 6-7 years. College being at least 4, various camps and internships 2-3 years (with at LEAST a 1 year internship at a KG base). The average age for a trainer is 26. This is a difficult job requiring lots of training and time committment, often working 12 hour shifts. Because of this the pool for trainers is quite small, though it helps as a benefit that they are paid extremely well. Many bases end up importing their trainers - that is, not many KG trainers are native to the base's country. (Tyler in Marked is one of only two native Egyptian trainers at that base, Max herself was "imported" from Germany). Importing involves giving out scholorships that will pay for a trainers education, as well as guaranteeing a job.

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